William "Bill" J. Lyden

Columbiana- William "Bill" John Lyden, age 86, of Columbiana, died on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at the Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on October 16, 1929 in Youngstown, a son of the late William E. and Margaret Kane Lyden.

Bill was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church, Columbiana and was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean War. He was a member of the Benjamin Firestone Post #290 American Legion and the Salem Elks #305. He began his career as a Journeyman Electrician LU 64 IBEW in 1954 and worked his way up to business manager by 1967. During this time, Bill also served as president of the Western Reserve Building Council from 1972 until his retirement in 1992. While working, he served his community by holding a position as trustee from 1975-1989 with the Youngstown State University. He was an avid YSU fan and was proud to have served as chairman of the board from 1977-1978. Bill enjoyed golfing and wintering in Florida. Mostly, he just enjoyed life.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Howells Lyden, whom he married on April 5, 1986; two daughters, Deborah Caracozza of Struthers, and Kathleen Lyden of Sarasota, FL; a son, Terrence (Tina) Lyden of Dublin, OH; a step daughter, Jennifer (Robert) Turner of Milford, OH; a step son, Robert (Patience) Gow of Frisco, TX., and three brothers, John (Margaret) Lyden of Poland, Dennis (Norma) Lyden of Boardman, and Edward (Joyce Ramsey) Lyden of Boardman. Also surviving is Bills former wife, Virginia Milisky Lyden of Poland; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren, and six step grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Lyden in 1990.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 21, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 22, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church, with Father Christopher Cicero officiating.

Interment will be at the Columbiana Cemetery where military honors will be accorded by the Benjamin Firestone Post #290, American Legion.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill's memory to the Benjamin Firestone Post #290 American Legion.

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